UH still mulling coaching options, no offer yet

Updated 8:28 am, Thursday, December 8, 2016

University of Houston interim football coach Todd Orlando speaks to the media Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Houston.

University of Houston interim football coach Todd Orlando speaks to the media Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Houston.

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Houston Cougars offensive coach Major Applewhite talks to Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) during practice at the Georgia Dome on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. University of Houston Cougars football team practice at the Georgia Dome on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Houston. ( Elizabeth Conley / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Cougars offensive coach Major Applewhite talks to Houston Cougars quarterback Greg Ward Jr. (1) during practice at the Georgia Dome on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. University of Houston Cougars football ... more

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LSU coach Les Miles, pictured during Saturday's loss to Auburn, was fired Sunday four games into his 12th season. He compiled a 114-34 record and won a national title with LSU.

LSU coach Les Miles, pictured during Saturday's loss to Auburn, was fired Sunday four games into his 12th season. He compiled a 114-34 record and won a national title with LSU.

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Lane Kiffin has drawn praise for developing a spread look for Alabama's offense, which is averaging 39.4 points per game in the Tide's undefeated season.

Lane Kiffin has drawn praise for developing a spread look for Alabama's offense, which is averaging 39.4 points per game in the Tide's undefeated season.

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UH still mulling coaching options, no offer yet

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Contrary to a published report, the University of Houston has not made a decision on its next football coach, a source with knowledge of the process said Thursday morning.

USA Today, citing two sources, reported Thursday that UH has decided on Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin "pending a Thursday meeting at which school president Renu Khator will have to give the final OK."

UH is still considering a list of finalists that includes in-house candidates, interim coach/defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and offensive coordinator Major Applewhite, and former LSU coach Les Miles.

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley is no longer under consideration, a source said Wednesday.